Meet the Admission Team at Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA

Year-Round Admission Office Staff

Our team in the office throughout the year. You will meet us at school fairs throughout the Boston area and on campus during your visit. We look forward to working with you!

List of 4 members.

Sarah Wooten

Interim Director of Admission

Spelman College - B.A.
University of Georgia, School of Law - J.D.

sarah.wooten@shs.org
Saphiatou N'Jie

Assistant Director of Admission & Multicultural Outreach

SUNY Albany - B.A.
Bank Street College of Education - M.S.

saphiatou.njie@shs.org
Katrina Morris

Admission Assistant

College of the Holy Cross - B.A.

katrina.morris@shs.org
Bio
Katrina Morris graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. in English Literature in May 2017. Also a graduate of Brookwood School and Phillips Exeter Academy, Katrina is no stranger to independent schools, and brings great enthusiasm to her work in admission. Katrina spent her junior year of college in England, and enjoys running and drawing in her free time.
Pam Dickinson

Director of External Relations and Strategic Engagement

Williams College - B.A.

pam.dickinson@shs.org

Admission Counselors

This group works with us in the busiest season of the year — interview season! Each of these Admission Counselors has a broad range of experience with the school — as parents, teachers, and co-curricular staff. Our Admission Counselors meet with you during the parent interview and learn about your educational hopes for your children. Admission Counselors will stay involved in your application throughout the season. You may see them at various admission events during the year, as well.

List of 8 members.

Sarah Wasserman

Senior Admission Counselor

sawbrb@comcast.net
Emily Blackwell

Admission Counselor

emr.blackwell@gmail.com
Kelly Davidson

Grade VIII Gradehead & Admission Counselor

kelly.davidson@shs.org
Bio
Kelly has been at Shady Hill since 2010, first as a maternity leave replacement in Seventh Grade, then as a parent, and soon returning as a gradehead in Eighth Grade. When her schedule permits, she also meets with families in the admission process. She has two children : a daughter who graduated from SHS and a son in the Middle School. Kelly’s dog, Harley, is also a familiar presence in the Eighth Grade building. While she enjoys talking with parents about the Shady Hill experience, she also appreciates the opportunity to listen to parents about their educational aspirations for the their children. Kelly’s many touch points to SHS provide a great perspective on the arc of a Shady Hill education.
Holly Edmonds

Admission Counselor

holly@edmonds.com
Bio
Holly has been connected to Shady Hill for most of her life, having been a student in our elementary and middle school programs, as well as in our Teacher Training Course. She has three children, two of whom are recent SHS graduates and are currently enrolled in high school and college, and the youngest is currently in seventh grade here. Holly's siblings are also Shady Hill alumni, and she's been an SHS aunt! Holly is also a member of our Board of Trustees - adding yet another lens to her perspective here. She's been a volunteer tour guide for many years and has a welcoming nature that puts folks at ease during what could otherwise be a stressful experience.
Jessica Flaxman

Admission Counselor

jessflaxman@gmail.com
Alyssa Haywoode

Admission Counselor

alyssa.haywoode@shs.org
Bio
Alyssa joined the Shady Hill community in 2007 when her daughter enrolled as a Beginner. A former journalist and current blogger, she loved working in the children's book room at the Shady Hill Fair. She also loves shopping at the Fair's adult book room. Alyssa has also served as a Shady Hill parent tour guide and as a member of Shady Hill's Board of Trustees. As an admission counselor, she is eager to hear the stories of families who are applying to Shady Hill.
Paul Rocklin

Middle School Tutor & Admission Counselor

paul.rocklin@shs.org
Bio
Paul began his Shady Hill career as an apprentice in the Teacher Training Course in 2008. Since then, he has served as a Middle School Gradehead in Sixth and Eighth grades. He currently is a member of Shady Hill’s Learning Resources department, where he collaborates closely with teachers in all departments to provide individualized instruction to Middle School students. In his first career, Paul produced national and local television programs at Chicago Public Television. Immediately prior to coming to Shady Hill, Paul worked as a human rights advocate at Physicians for Human Rights, directing campaigns to abolish the juvenile death penalty in the U.S., effectively prohibit the use of torture, and support victims of torture in their pursuit of political asylum.
Joyce Swagerty

Admission Counselor

joyce.swagerty@shs.org

Auxiliary Members of the Admission Team

Admission Committees (one for each grade) include many people within the community. For example, the fourth grade committee will include someone who teaches third grade and someone who teaches fourth grade. The people listed below serve different roles within our school, but participate in Admission events, meet visiting students, and read applicant files. These people also play a key role in helping new students and families transition into Shady Hill.